87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateBill to Ban Abortion if Roe v. Wade Overturned Passes Texas House
Isaiah MitchellMay 6, 2021
The bill's path looks clear, though the House slowed its momentum by leaving the Senate version in committee.
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87th LegislatureEducationState HouseLawmakers Consider Transparency Rules for Adoption of Public School Sex Ed Programs
Holly HansenApril 22, 2021
Many Texas parents say public school districts are not providing transparency in the selection of sexual education programs nor full access to approved materials.
87th LegislatureEducationState SenateTexas Senate Education Committee Hears Bills to Cultivate “Informed Patriotism,” Slim Down Teacher Training
Isaiah MitchellApril 8, 2021
The bills share a similar goal: confining the teaching role to engaging students with substantial subject matter.
87th LegislatureState SenateHeartbeat Act, Other Pro-Life Bills Pass Texas Senate
Isaiah MitchellApril 2, 2021
If passed into law, the bill would ban abortions when a heartbeat can be heard in the womb. Lawmakers diverge on how to enforce it.
Criminal JusticeFederalHealthcareImmigration & BorderTexas State Senators Denied Access to Unaccompanied Minors Facility
Hayden SparksMarch 23, 2021
Sen. Ted Cruz blasted President Biden over transparency as the White House doubles down on its position that there is “not a crisis.”
87th LegislatureIssuesState SenateSlate of Pro-Life Bills Passes Texas Senate Committee, Including Abortion ‘Trigger’ Ban, PreNDA, Heartbeat Bill
Isaiah MitchellMarch 19, 2021
One omnibus bill combines a current abortion ban of unborn children with detectable heartbeats and a future ban if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
87th LegislatureEducationState HouseState SenateCharter School Equity Act Draws Bipartisan Support from Texas Lawmakers
Holly HansenMarch 15, 2021
New legislation would prevent local governments from forcing public charter schools to follow different rules than traditional school districts regarding zoning, permitting, and construction.
87th LegislatureState SenateTaxes & SpendingTaxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban for Cities and Counties Given High Priority in the Texas Senate
Brad JohnsonMarch 12, 2021
A ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying is gaining steam after the state's three highest-level elected officials backed the idea and a new bill was filed in the senate.
87th LegislatureState SenateExpansion of Legislative Checks on Governor During Disasters Gets Bipartisan Support in Texas Senate
Daniel FriendMarch 5, 2021
Authored by nearly half of the Texas Senate, a proposed constitutional amendment would require legislative approval for extending disaster declarations.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyState HouseState SenateBill to Ban Abortion if Roe v. Wade Overturned Filed in the Texas Legislature
Kim RobertsJanuary 26, 2021
Bills have been filed in the Texas House and Senate which would ban abortion in Texas if the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
87th LegislatureIssuesLocal NewsState HouseState SenateProposed Bill Would Bar Elected Officials from Closing Churches, Even During Disasters
Isaiah MitchellDecember 24, 2020
The proposed bill would bar government officials at all levels in Texas from shutting down houses of worship.
86th LegislatureEducationIssuesState HouseState SenateParental Concerns Remain Unresolved Over New Sex Education Curriculum
Holly HansenMay 13, 2019
Parents continue to voice concerns about School Health Advisory Councils and their process for determining sex education curriculum in the classroom.